Emilie Sorensen scored 20 points and shot lights out to help NIU take out Buffalo, Xander Lewis scored 21 to lead Sycamore to a win, Jackson Davenport scored 20 in a Hiawatha win and more in the roundup.

Before DeKalb fielded a girls wrestling team, Alex Gregorio-Perez and Jade Weiss were battling boys in middle school gyms. On Wednesday’s senior night, the two charter members celebrated how far the sport has come with pins, helping the Barbs defeat Kaneland 47-36.

Sadie Lang scored 30 points to lead Sycamore past St. Francis while Indian Creek won a wild one at Wilmington. That and more in the roundup.

In an emotional speech this week, Billy Hueramo accepted his newly approved contract as superintendent of DeKalb School District 428 schools. “I just want to thank everyone,” he said. “I’m very grateful for the opportunity.”

The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s Soup-er Sunday series will return with a “Restoring Heritage: The Glidden Barn Revival” program led by historic preservationist Roger Keys.

Chapter DX of P.E.O. International recently partnered with Jazz in Progress to hold a monetary and food donations collection during the band’s third annual Christmas concert.

Construction at the site of the former St. Mary’s Hospital in DeKalb could be a go after repeated delays.

In commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the DeKalb Public Library is rolling out a new slate of events, programming, performances, media and materials.

Cody Cravatta scored 21 points, Jack Peterson scored 20 and Genoa-Kingston held of a crazy Hinckley-Big Rock rally on Tuesday night. Luke Badal scored 26 for the Royals and Jacob Orin added 20.

Cody Cravatta scored 21 points, Jack Peterson scored 20 and Genoa-Kingston held of a crazy Hinckley-Big Rock rally on Tuesday night. Luke Badal scored 26 for the Royals and Jacob Orin added 20.